The Ugly Truth
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Ugly Truth

Written by Jeff Kinney

Book #5 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Greg faces growing pains and awkward changes without his best friend. Can he handle the ugly truth of growing up?

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224 pages· 19,120 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 1000L
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Greg Heffley is eager to grow up, but when boy-girl parties and new responsibilities hit, he finds himself alone without his best friend, Rowley. As awkward changes loom, Greg must navigate the challenges of adolescence. Can he handle the pressures on his own, or will he confront the harsh realities of growing up? Discover if Greg can survive the journey to maturity in this humorous and relatable tale.

From the publisher

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be?

Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the “ugly truth”?

At a glance
Format
Pages
224
Words
19,120
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1000L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.7
F&P level
~X
Publication
Published
November 9, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419741890

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